The USPHL has announced that Carolina Jr. Hurricanes blueliner Keaton Toenjes is the Southeast Premier Division Defenseman of the Month for December.

Toenjes, an ‘03 from Gilbert, was outstanding for the Jr. Hurricanes, who are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, which helps them maintain a healthy top-three spot in the always tough Southeast.

He registered 10 assists over his six December games, giving him 32 points in 27 games in this, his second season with Carolina.

Toenjes now has 32 points in 27 games this season and 56 points in 71 career games.

Back home, Toenjes played for the Arizona Bobcats and Corona del Sol High School.

(January 10, 2024)